RUA
Arua
Uganda
5,539 km
3,442 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
5,539 km
3,442 mi / 2,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

RUA WAW
Airport Name Arua Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code RUA WAW
ICAO Code HUAR EPWA
City Arua Warsaw
Country Uganda Poland
Timezone Africa/Kampala Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 3,951 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 3.050000, 30.920000 52.170000, 20.970000

Arua (RUA) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 5,539 kilometers (3,442 miles / 2,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:11 in Arua, it's 16:11 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,589 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Arua Airport.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Arua (RUA) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arua Airport (RUA) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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